Analyst or Senior Analyst – Detailed Design (Civil) Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead or support civil detailed design for utility-scale PV projects from concept to Issue for Construction (IFC).
• Develop and refine site layouts, grading, and drainage using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform mass-grading/cut-fill analyses and optimize earthwork balance.
• Plan access roads, internal circulation, laydown areas, and substation/collector pads.
• Execute hydrologic and stormwater analyses, including flood, erosion, and inundation mitigation.
• Consolidate topographic, geotechnical, and environmental datasets to drive layout iterations.
• Coordinate with Geotech, Electrical, Structural, GIS, and Project Management teams to ensure integrated designs.

Requirements

• B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 2-6 years of experience, or M.Tech in Civil or a related specialization with 1-3 years of experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale solar, renewable, or land-development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS).
• Working knowledge of grading, drainage, erosion control, and access road design.
• Ability to work with large site datasets including DEM/LiDAR, surfaces, and survey data.
• Familiarity with U.S. codes, standards, and permitting practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydrology/stormwater tools such as HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or Civil Storm.
• Proficiency with layout production tools like PVcase or PV Farm.
• Experience utilizing artificial intelligence to create efficient workflows or applications.
• Exposure to construction means/methods, field commissioning, and value-engineering.

About the Company

DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States, with approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects.